by Rabbi Yaacov Haber | Mar 11, 2011 | Vayikra
In today’s parsha, we read about the “korban olah” (elevated or burnt offering). This has three forms, according to the economic status of the man who brings it. It may be an animal, from the man’s cattle of sheep (the Cadillac of burnt...
by Rabbi Yaacov Haber | Feb 18, 2011 | Ki Tisa
If you're stuck – you can not be a leader of the Jewish people. If you're stuck – you can not be a Prophet. If you're stuck – you can not be a Torah scholar. There were at least two million Jews traveling together with Moshe in the...
by Rabbi Yaacov Haber | Feb 11, 2011 | Tetzaveh
Four decades ago I came to New York to attend yeshiva. I heard so much about Yeshiva but it was the first time I ever saw one. I was nervous but I was excited. When we walked up the walkway to the building it was recess time. I saw tens of boys playing handball...
by Rabbi Yaacov Haber | Feb 4, 2011 | Terumah
G-d commanded Moses: “Make an ark of acacia wood, 2 1/2 cubits long, 1 1/2 cubits wide and 1 1/2 cubits high. Cover it with a layer of pure gold on the inside and outside, and make a gold rim all around its top” (Exod. 25:10). The Talmud explains that the...
by Rabbi Yaacov Haber | Jan 21, 2011 | Yitro
A serious change took place with the Jewish people. In Egypt, Moshe had observed that the people he was to lead were a difficult people. He had seen Jews beating each other and informing on each other. He was frustrated by how they didn't get along, and complained...
